Brian Jones will be very much in evidence this weekend, joining Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman as the newest member of CBS Sports’ “College Football Today” show that will originate from Kyle Field prior to the Alabama-Texas A&M game.

But we can’t talk about Crimson Tide and Aggies without first letting Jones, who played for the Longhorns in 1989-90, talk about the current demise of Texas football in the wake of its 40-21 pasting against BYU last Saturday.

It should be noted that Jones has been a consistent critic of Texas coach Mack Brown in recent years, so he’s no latecomer when it comes to skepticism about the current state of the Longhorns. His main problem is that nothing seems to improve between our conversations discussing the latest pratfalls in Austin.

He was on a roll Wednesday morning on the topic, so I’m not getting in his way with parenthetical inserts.

“Embarrassed once again,” he said. “It’s mystifying and bewildering that we keep meeting at this intersection of where we’re supposed to be a better program, and yet we get embarrassed. It is disheartening to see that it keeps recurring. We’ve been told and led to believe over the years, especially the last four years, after an overhaul of the staff, that this team would get turned around. They can out-athlete a number of teams. That’s what they’ve done in the past, because there has been a lack of development of these three-, four- and five-star recruits everyone gets so excited about every February, which is just mindboggling.

“I’m at a loss for words as far as why this keep happening. I think I know why. There’s only so many sacrificial lambs to slaughter. The last one was (former defensive coordinator) Manny Diaz. I wasn’t a big fan of his approach. Jerry Gray, I thought, was the better pick, but because of the arrogance that exudes at the top of that football program, and that is the head coach, he thought Jerry Gray would overshadow him. Jerry Gray has forgotten more football than Manny Diaz and Mack Brown have ever known. He would have been a better fit.

“We keep ending up at this same point where we’re frustrated. This team keeps getting hit in the mouth. They show no fight, no heart, no toughness, nothing. It’s simple. What BYU did was simple football. You could go back to the old days and guys would play 26 Tim and 26 Tom and stop that one-trick pony of an offense that they had. Imagine what Johnny Manziel would do to Texas.

“It’s a total embarrassment, and it starts at the top. The next head that needs to roll, and I said this a year ago, needs to be Mack Brown’s. He fosters the culture. He’s the one who sets the tone, and he’s got a tone where it’s about spin control and talking points. It’s about trying to admonish the media and mitigate what is said by analysts. All the focus should be on the target and the bulls-eye and what is at the center of that target, and that was reflected in the product that was put on the field last Saturday.”

More from Jones later regarding Alabama-A&M, but first we must let the computer keys cool a bit.

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Oregon 30, Texas 7

Record: 8-5

Head coach Mack Brown of the Longhorns meets head coach Mark Helfrich of the Ducks.

Oregon 30, Texas 7

Record: 8-5

Head coach Mack Brown of the Longhorns meets head coach Mark Helfrich of the Ducks.

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Quarterback Tyrone Swoopes #18 hands the ball off to running back Malcolm Brown.

Quarterback Tyrone Swoopes #18 hands the ball off to running back Malcolm Brown.

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Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns carries the ball as defensive tackle Taylor Hart #66 of the Ducks defends.

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns carries the ball as defensive tackle Taylor Hart #66 of the Ducks defends.

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Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns tries to avoid a tackle by cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu #14 of the Ducks.

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns tries to avoid a tackle by cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu #14 of the Ducks.

Texas Longhorns' Jackson Jeffcoat, right, brings down Texas Tech Red Raiders' Baker Mayfield, left, for a sack during the first half at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial ... more

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Texas' Mike Davis (1) catches a pass for a first down in front of Texas Tech's Bruce Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Mike Davis (1) catches a pass for a first down in front of Texas Tech's Bruce Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Carrington Byndom (23) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Carrington Byndom (23) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech's Baker Mayfield (6) runs past Texas defender Jackson Jeffcoat (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas Tech's Baker Mayfield (6) runs past Texas defender Jackson Jeffcoat (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech punter Ryan Erxleben (26) runs across the goal line with teammate Eric Ward (18) as he scores on a fake punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. less

Texas Tech punter Ryan Erxleben (26) runs across the goal line with teammate Eric Ward (18) as he scores on a fake punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, ... more

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Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) tries to make a catch over Texas defender Carrington Byndom (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The pass was incomplete. less

Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) tries to make a catch over Texas defender Carrington Byndom (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The pass was ... more

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Texas' Johnathan Gray (32) runs past Texas Tech defender Tanner Jacobson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Johnathan Gray (32) runs past Texas Tech defender Tanner Jacobson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Case McCoy (6) is pressured by Texas Tech's Pete Robertson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Case McCoy (6) is pressured by Texas Tech's Pete Robertson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech's Bruce Jones is taken off the field by a stretcher and cart after he was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas Tech's Bruce Jones is taken off the field by a stretcher and cart after he was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Case McCoy (6) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas kept possession of the ball.

Texas' Case McCoy (6) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas kept possession of the ball.

A military flyover prior to the Longhorns matchup with Oklahoma State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

A military flyover prior to the Longhorns matchup with Oklahoma State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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Texas 47, West Virginia 40 (OT)Record: 7-2

West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkowski (35) tackles Texas' Daje Johnson (4) during the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas 47, West Virginia 40 (OT)Record: 7-2

West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkowski (35) tackles Texas' Daje Johnson (4) during the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on ... more

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West Virginia's Mario Alford, right, looks over his shoulder as he runs past Texas' Duke Thomas for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Mario Alford, right, looks over his shoulder as he runs past Texas' Duke Thomas for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, ... more

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West Virginia's Charles Sims (3) slips a tackle from Texas' Steve Edmond (33) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Charles Sims (3) slips a tackle from Texas' Steve Edmond (33) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in ... more

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Texas' Mike Davis (1) and Malcolm Brown (28) celebrate Davis' touchdown during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Mike Davis (1) and Malcolm Brown (28) celebrate Davis' touchdown during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in ... more

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Texas' Mike Davis (1) makes a catch between West Virginia's Daryl Worley (7) and Travis Bell (26) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Mike Davis (1) makes a catch between West Virginia's Daryl Worley (7) and Travis Bell (26) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. ... more

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West Virginia's Kevin White (11) is brought down by several Texas defenders during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Kevin White (11) is brought down by several Texas defenders during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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West Virginia quarterback Paul Millard (14) throws to a receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia quarterback Paul Millard (14) throws to a receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) throw to a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) throw to a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkoski (35) tackles Texas's Johnathan Gray (32) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkoski (35) tackles Texas's Johnathan Gray (32) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. ... more

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West Virginia's Sean Walters (13) and Ricky Rumph, bottom, tackle Texas's Daje Johnson during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Sean Walters (13) and Ricky Rumph, bottom, tackle Texas's Daje Johnson during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP ... more

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Texas' Peter Jinkens (19), Antwuan Davis (24), Johnathan Gray (32), M.J. McFarland (85) and John Harris (9) celebrate in front of their fan section after the team's 47-40 win in overtime over West Virginia during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Peter Jinkens (19), Antwuan Davis (24), Johnathan Gray (32), M.J. McFarland (85) and John Harris (9) celebrate in front of their fan section after the team's 47-40 win in overtime over West Virginia ... more

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West Virginia fans cheer in the student section during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia fans cheer in the student section during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP ... more

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Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) is sacked by West Virginia's Will Clarke (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) is sacked by West Virginia's Will Clarke (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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Texas 35, Kansas 13Record: 5-2

Justin McKay #19 of the Jayhawks pursues Daje Johnson #4 of the Longhorns.

Texas 35, Kansas 13Record: 5-2

Justin McKay #19 of the Jayhawks pursues Daje Johnson #4 of the Longhorns.

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Case McCoy #6 of the Longhorns looks for an open receiver against the Jayhawks.

Case McCoy #6 of the Longhorns looks for an open receiver against the Jayhawks.

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Keon Stowers #98 of the Jayhawks lines up against Case McCoy #6 of the Longhorns.

Keon Stowers #98 of the Jayhawks lines up against Case McCoy #6 of the Longhorns.

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Victor Simmons #27 of the Jayhawks tackles Jaxon Shipley #8 of the Longhorns.

Victor Simmons #27 of the Jayhawks tackles Jaxon Shipley #8 of the Longhorns.

Texas running back Malcolm Brown (28) fights his way into the end zone for a score.

Texas running back Malcolm Brown (28) fights his way into the end zone for a score.

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Texas 30, TCU 7Record: 5-2

Texas defensive tackle Chris Whaley celebrates after TCU missed a field goal during the first half.

Texas 30, TCU 7Record: 5-2

Texas defensive tackle Chris Whaley celebrates after TCU missed a field goal during the first half.

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Malcolm Brown (28) finds a hole and runs in to score a touchdown during the first half.

Malcolm Brown (28) finds a hole and runs in to score a touchdown during the first half.

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Jordan Moore #29 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball against Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns, Malcom Brown #90 of the Texas Longhorns, and Cedric Reed #88 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. less

Jordan Moore #29 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball against Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns, Malcom Brown #90 of the Texas Longhorns, and Cedric Reed #88 of the Texas Longhorns in the first ... more

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Case McCoy looks to throw a pass.

Case McCoy looks to throw a pass.

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Kendall Sanders #2 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a pass against Kevin White #25 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter.

Kendall Sanders #2 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a pass against Kevin White #25 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter.

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Casey Pachall #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns as Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns assists in the third quarter.

Casey Pachall #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns as Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns assists in the third quarter.